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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
ANXIOUS TO MARRY.
Young Woman Who Learned Type-W Writ
Ing for a Purpose.

A daintily clad little woman-she
was one of the best operators as well as
the prettiest-whom | had motto d sew
eral times in a downtown type-writing
Office, was missing from her desk the
other day. The plump, prosperous
looking head of the establishment
smoothed down some rebellious red
dish-brown locks. as she explained, to
an accompanying CHATTER and bang, as
if the whole alphabet were out on Il
spree: II didn't expect to keep her
iong,' she said. "She came to me IA
year ago to learn the business, and her
mother she wore diamonds - came
with her half apologizing for the
daughters within. The two of them
wore gowns that turned the heads of
the whole office, and looked as if they
had money enough and to spare. 1t
turned out when l was in my
new apprentices confidence lit
tic that she was engaged to
"A law student - an impecuni-
Gus one-and they wanted to marry as
soon AS he was admitted to the bar.
Papa had absolutely refused his con-
sent, and mamma frowned on the
whole thing. SO what does my lady do
but get permission. without assigning
any reason for the freak, to learn type
writing-she is studying shorthand,
too-having taken the idea into her
head that if she and her law student
chose to marry when the time came,
she could support the family until the
appearance of some fees. They had
the knot tied a couple of days ago, the
household powers to the contrary not
withstanding, and are taking Il week 5
holiday somewhere down on the shore.
She told me she should be ready for
work when she came back. and ! think
she will. She has been earning 81 a
week, and is about expert enough to
get so now. That will help them out
for awhile, though fancy her husband
won't leave her here long" The next
question in the matrimonial market,
some folks say, will be: what is her
salary?' or HAS she had raise of
late?' y Letter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
A MOTHERS PLANT.

strone Argument a gainst Sending Amer
lean Girls and Boy Abroad.
The mistakes of my life. says an
American mother, was bringing my
daughters to Europe to be educated
One is married in Germany and one in
Italy. and as l prefer living in my own
country. / must leave them aud go
home alone. bu:dened by the anxiety
that sooner or later my daughters may
also feel the same yearning for their
native land and early associations. and
find when too la;e that wedding for
eigners is Il grave mistake. The broad
difference in National habits. tastes,
and opinions are not readily harmon
lied.
Some say they come here to live
m ore cheaply. as house rent, clothes,
servants, amusements can be obtained
for less money here than in the United
States II these European Americans
were as rational in their expenditures
Mt home as here. the difference would
be trifling. In America they live in
large houses, keep horses and car
Iiagcs enter, ain company. Here they
keep a modest apartment, drive in
cabs, and give few dinner parties.
The present difference in price in all
kinds of clothing enables some travel
ers to almost pay for their voyage No
doubt our distin guished statesmen,
both Republicans and Democrats, who
are now in Europe, and who have add
vocated protection in the halls of Con-
gress. will lay in supply of clothes for
some time to come. while the laboIing
masses at home will go on paying high
prices for similar articles.
1t is a grave mistake for the multi
tudes of poor students of both sexes to
crowd to Paris in search of the rudi-
ments of education in the arts and
science. Most of these might have
learned their incapacily by studying a
few years at home. The craze for art
is beyond all comprehension. Young
girls by the dozens. without parents or
guardians, and women of ma ure age,
leaving husbands and children, strug-
gle here during long years, in vain
effort to win distinction in the arts.
only I'm tho end to be doomed, for the
most part to positive failure IN o.
PicuyHna - ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
THE LIMEklLN CLUB.
Brother Gardner Intimates That He n
PERFECTLY Satisfied with This World.

Brother Gardner IntImates That He n
Perfectly Satisfied with This World.
IL wish de world would let me alone
fur a couple of weeks" said Brother
Gardner, as the echoes of the triangle
died away. alt has got to dat pass
whar' am constantly lookin' fur sun
thin to happen. an it is w arin' on my
narves.
"Ebery Monday mawnin' we kin
look in de papers fur an item to de ef-
feck dat de cholera am sartin to reach
dis kentry.
.'On Tuesday mawnin' we kin ex-
peck to find dat somebody has d,skib-
cred a new comet, and dat said comet
ar gwine to switch his tail around an
knock dis kentry all to smash.
"On Wednesday mawnin' we ar
purity sartin to find medical report to
de elfeck dat consumpshun has in
creased fifty per cent. in DIS kentry in
de las five Vars, an dat Guild men
all ODER de kentry am droppin' dead
wild heart disease.
Thursday am de regular day fur
predictin' tidal waves. cyclones an
tinanshul panics.
Friday ar sartin to bring de news
dat de coal fields of de world will be
exhausted in about 252,O0 Vars, cherry
stick of wood be gone ar later, an
dat de Guild populashun kin prepare
fur sorrowful time.
Saturday eands up de week wild a
railroad slaughter, big hotel fiah, Il
steamboat collishun an de statement
dat de germs of yaller fever hev APP
peared in watermellyons. Dis puts us
all in Il good frame of mind, an when
we go to church on Sunday an h'ar
de preacher tell how glad we orter be
dat we ar lowed to lib frew de week
we feel dat he has struck de keynote.
Il tell you. | doan' care two cents
whether de sun am $4,000, 600 miles
from de airth, or only $4,000. 900.
doan' know whether de moon am in
habited or not, an doan' propose to
lose any sleep ODER it. Dis kentry may
hev 1000 miles of coast exposed to de
| attack of furrein iron-clad but ain
gwine to git up one mint airlier in dc
mawnin'. 1t may be dat de intelleck.
tual standard of de world has decreased
ten per cent. in de las decade. but Use
gwine to keep right on buyin' de same
grade of Goldfish from de same grocer
Insanity may be gainin' ground at de-
rate of five per cent. per y ar. but mi
an de ole woman am gwine to smoke
de same kind of terbacker an sooth'
our bunyons wild de same make oil
salve "-Detron Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
GREENLAND COURTSHiP.
How the village Pastor Brings Loving
Youths and Maids Together.

How the village Pastor Brings Loving
Youths and Maids Together.
The preacher Is invariably resorted
to, both by young men and maidens,
as the matrimonial agent A young
man cones to the missionary house
and SAYS to him: II want to marry"
"WhomP" asks the missionary.
"Have you any one in mindP"
Yes" answers the lover, ''but she
will not have me. Iwant you to speak
to her"
Have you not spoken for YOURSELF"
MANY times, but she always says
No."
THAT is nothing" says the pastor;
"you know the way of maidens. Does
she like youp'
ut is difficult to find out. She will
tell you"
The pastor accordingly sends for the
girl, who comes willingly enough,
knowing what the message means.
"Well, my daughter" he observes,
''it is time you should think of mar
riage."
IL never mean to marry" is the in
variable and conventional answer.
THAT is pity" says the minister.
"because l have a good husband for
thee"
"Who is hep" she asks.
The missionary then tells her his
although she knows it as well
as he does launches out into the
lovers praise. He is strong, good
looking, kindly; he caught two fine
whales when his companions took none.
or whatever else can be said to his re-
pute. After the catalogue of his merits
has been recited, the girl replies:
But l think him good-for-noth-
ing
"Ah. WELL" says the missionary.
"thou art not wise. There is no lad
can fling harpoon as he can. |
shall soon find him a wife"
He then wishes the girl good day.
affecting to believe that the interview
is over. But she is sure to linger, and
after blush and sigh she whispers,
$50 it is particularly your wish. Herr
PastorP l do not quite like him." with
deep sigh. but if you -" A,
this point she virtually hands over the
business to the minister. who has to
tell her that she knows she loves the
lad; that she would not have come il
she had not thought of accepting him
and that nothing is wanting but to ask
the blessing of God upon their union.
The marriage. curiously enough
usually takes place upon the very day
on which the bride has emphatically
protested that she will never have tn
bridegroom. Manchester Courier.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
THE FAMILY DOCTOR.
Health Hints Suggested by Some Of the
Worlds Foremost Physicians.

No person should battle when the body
is fatigued by either mental or physical
labor. or Immediately after meal.
Friction with pine oil is favorite
cure for rheumatic affections in Ger
many, and also for bronchial and throat
complaints. The aromatic, astringent
fragrance of the oil. which is made from
resinous portions of the fir tree, has a
salutary effect in pulmonary cases.
If the feet are tender or painful after
long walking or standing, great relief
can be had by bathing them in salt and
water. A handful of salt to a gallon of
water is the right proportion. Have
the water as hot as can comfortably be
borne. Immense the feet and throw the
water over the legs as far as the kuees
with the hands When the water be-
comes too cool rub briskly with fresh
towel. This method. if used night and
morning, will cure neuralgia Of the feet.
A recent meeting of the Societie de
Biologie. DR.. Laborderie read paper
on skin grating from the frog to man.
The experiment was tried III the case of
a man whose feet had been burned by
molten lead. On one of the wounds
were put four gratis of human skin. and
on the other four gratis from the skin
of frog All of these. it is reported.
took firm hold on the wounds. The
frog-skin gratis retained their peculiar
color few days, afterward changing
to the color of :he human skin. The
wounds healed rapidly.
According to DR.. Lieut.. when water
is taken into the full or partly full
stomach. it does not mingle with the
food, as we are generally taught, but
passes along quickly between the food
and the lesser curvature, toward the
pylorus, through which it passes into the
intestine. The secretion of mucous by
the lining membrane is constant, and
during the night considerable amount
accumulatcs in the stomach; some of
its liquid portion is absorbed, and that
which remains is thick and tenacious.
If food Is taken into the stomach when
in this condition it becomes coated with
this mucus, and the secretion of the
gastric juice and it's action are delayed.
These facts show the value of goblet
of water before breakfast. This washes
out the tenacious mucus and stimulates
the gastric glands to secretion. In old
or feeble persons water should not be
taken cold. but it may be with great
advantage taken warm. This removal
of the accumulated mucus from the
stomach is probably one Of the reasons
why taking soup at the beginning of a
meal has always been found so bene-
fetal Chicago Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
ABOUT LONG CALLS.
Why Visits to the Houses of Acquaint.
ances Should Be Cut Short.


ances Should Be Cut Short.
lately heard young woman say
with considerable indignation, as a
,ime-honored but tim ,-dishonorinc
guest left her house. that she should.
teach her boys one thing: that they
must never make an evening visit
lasting more Than half an hour. I
protested. remembering certain ac-
quaintances whom am only too glad to
have come early and stay late; but when
we had talked longer about this i'm
portant subject. | was forced to admit
that this devoted mother was likely to
do her young sons kindness l
should even like to have the making
and enforcing of law that half an
guest could be allowed to accept or
demand. 10 be sure, there are old
and dear friends who come now and
then. nj oar well-known desire and
cnrcaty. to spend an evening. when
there is time for long talk
AID a liesurely comparing of
N ercsts and experiences and
opslions. But those persons
who are really welcome visitors. and
who have it in their power to give
pleasure, are not likely to weary us by
coming 100 ofteH; for they usually can
spare little time from the employmcnts
and purposes which have made them
what they are. There are other friends
and acquaintances, however. who are
to be separately considered. W. are
bound to each other by various lies of
affection and association. ot kinship and
common interest; we belong to the same
set in society, or to the same church;
in short we have rela ions, either of a
public or private social character. with
a certain number of persons. We are
supposed to recognize each others
existence by paying a short visit at
| suitable intervals.
The formal call should certainly be
short; and it is apt to be short in the
day time, when every body is in more
or less of a hurry, and is obliged to let
the fact be known; but it is in the
evening that most suffering is
inflicted. Unless there is
some permission or invitation
given. it seems very daring thing to
assume that family would desire to
relinquish all its plans for an evenings
rest or emf pyment in order to spend the
time in entertaining one person.
1t is not always wise to make rule
that no one is to be admitted during
the evening; on the contrary. guest
may be heartily welcomed, if it is
known at the outset that he has come
in fer short time; that he is cheerful
and friendly, and amusing and, in
short. worth listening to and entertain
ing. But the lily -concealed gloom that
settles down on one tired face after an
other, while the clock strikes the sue
ceeding half hours. and each member
of the family in turn comes despair
ngly to the rescue of the faltering
conversation, is dcplorable thing.
We are responsible for the state of our
conscences, and if we have allowed
them to become so dull that they dc
not give us the unmistakable warning
to go away, then we must not fret il
we are warded off. drea'lel, and called
bores. -BdptiSt Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
MUSIC EVERYWHERE.
Music Concealed In Strange Places by Cum
ming Music-Box Makers.

Music Concealed In Strange Places by Cum
ming Music-Box Makers.
How did You start the music-b *
playing?' asked reporter of John
street dealer
Il didn't start it," re urned the mer-
chant.
.'Who did, them"
You"
ZIP"
Yes. You accidentally touched a
s,ring IL tn lie end of the box wi h your
coat sleeve as you brushed by. The
mechanism Of these boxes Is very deli
cately made nowadays. and they are
constructed with great ingenuity. But
sit down while we talk"
The reporter took sat and the
strains Of "Farandall' from 'Olivette'
fioated from beneath the chair.
Have a ciyar9' He turned cigar
stand, and there came out of it the
air of the drinking song "GiroHe-
Girofa.
This is the picture of our Swiss
factory"
As the album was opened there ca ne
out of it an air from Fra Diavolo."
viii you take pinch of snuff"
As the lid was raised there was
whisper of Should Aud Acquaint-
ance be ForgotP'
I'VE have customer who has
music-box attachment to his front door.
and his visitors are Away greeted by a
tune. A music-box can be concealed
in very small compass. and one of
the reigning demands is for articles
that contain them, so rs to create
pleasant surprises. Dolls, clocks and
books are provided with them. Near
ly all of the music-boxes are made in
Saint CROW or Geneva. in Switzer-
land"
''How long does music box lasto"
ut is like watch. Ii will last life
time if it is good to begin with. and is
treated well and with care. Most
owners of music boxes obj ct to using
them except for company. The fact
is music-box should be used every
day. just as a watch should be wound
up every day. ~ T. Mail and En-
press
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02

Road building and road repair
ing is science, and an import
ant science too; and it is ridicu-
lous that work, of such practical
Importance. should be so largely
entrusted to men, who. however skilled
and successful they may be in their
own department of industry, know
little of the principles of surveying or
scientific road making. and whose only
idea of repairing a roadway is to pile a
lot of dirt in the middle OF the high
way, until it becomes a ridge of soil.
along the narrow surface of which
teams have to pick their way.-M E..
Farmer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
An Ambergris King.

William A. Atkins, of Provincetown
Mass. is in control of the ambergris
trade of this country. He is owner Of
II fleet of Cape Cod whalers. During
the last few years these vessels have
secured large percentage of the am
bergris which has been brought to
market. As good ambergris is worth
more per ounce than gold, Mr. Atkins
has enjoyed neat little monopoly.
Though he is nearly seventy years Of
age he does not look more than fifty.
He is a man of intelligence and 10 very
charitable. - Toledo Blade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
Quite Different.

People who most relish gossip take
a very different view of it when it is
directed against ones own reputation.
What an extremely candid person
Mrs. Higgins is" said Mrs. Robinson.
See how she exposed those Simkinses
and Wilkinses.
Yes said Mrs. Jones; "but if you
could have heard what she said about
you yesterday
About me?"
Eyes, about you"
''Well, | never! The idea of her
talking about me! l won't believe
another word she says!' Youths Com
paniOn.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02
Recent news from China is to tn

Recent news from China is to the
effect that it is no longer fashionable
for the women there to have small
feet. The majority Of the Chinese
ladies now have large fcet-ihat is to
say, feet in proportion to their bodies.
No change, unfortunately. has yet
taken place in the women's idle and
monotonous lives, all manual labor,
such as sewing, embroidery, cooking
and washing, etc.. being left for men
TO do. ST. Louis Republican, .,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02

The hot weather of last week left
its impression upon the little boy, who
wrote to his mother as follows: Dear
Ma: it's hot as fire here. My l0-cent
piece melted yesterday. So that's hot,
amt it? Please send me a dollar so it
won't melt. Been in swimming nine
teen times to-day. We get bully ice
cream here for ! cent glass. Don't
forget the dollar. THE Epoch
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-12-02

What are You crying about. John
nyP" asked Mr.. Fizzletop of his little
boy Johnny, Christmas day. a can't
-boo-tind-boo- my candy horse"
and then the poor little fellow broke
down completely. Where did you
put 1t P" "I--I--sat--it up. TEXAS
Sytings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
The English Home.

But what a pleasant and warm feeling
about the heart the words English draw
ing room induces-the home drawing
room or parlor. Parlor comes from the
French parloir. no doubt, and means to
talk. and what good talk one hears in an
English home! There is a room in every
English house which Immediately de-
clares itself as home. Everything de-
clares it to be a part of the home and the
family. Going into such a room, the
first feeling is the sense of harmony, then
the atmosphere of many minds and of
much culture. There is the chair of
papa, from which he reads the evening
paper and hears his daughters music.
Old family portraits are on the walls, and
everywhere the touches of hands which
are familiar with the legends and the
meaning of the room. Flowers are to be
seen everywhere, a few blossoms of wild
and cultivated in every bit of vase or
dish " bowl. scattered about the room.
naming it as to color and diffusing gen
tie fragrance. which seems also a part of
the room itself. Especially are English
rooms delightful in primrose days, and in
the spring aud early summer there will
always " ldlSt lolS anu Jus ll tlt
vines and boughs and tall blossoms. SO
that the room has its decoration peren-
niallv from without and its comfort and
good cheer from within. There is almost
always an open fire and a generous rug.
on which the gentlemen are apt to stand.
Conversation seems easiest when sitting
in a low chair contemplating ones com
panion standing on the hearth with his
hands behind him. or when. vice versa.
the gentleman looks down on the tea
table with his hands ready to hand the
cup.-New York World.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
Introducing the Edible Snail.

| have lately made a number of efforts
to introduce to st. Louis epicures the
edible snail of France and Germany, and
because of the failure of the epicures to
appreciate the delicacies, but because of
the difficulty / found in getting the snails
from Europe here. | have SO far OBJ
tanned, after several months message
sending by friends visiting the continent,
only two snails. With these | would
have started a snail farm. but they died
through my neglect. If the dish were
once brought to the notice of the palates
of the local Commands their importation
here would sOon become a great business
and the snail would soon rival the soft
crab and oyster as a luxury.
New Orleans is the largest consumer of
snails in this country, and they cook
them there deliciously. The snails are
first thrown into hot water and killed.
Then they are washed in a weak solution
of I've, which removes the slime, and the
shells are cleaned with stronger I've. Then
the meatS are boiled and replaced in the
shells, with a dressing of bread and pars-
ley, and thus prepared the snails are
roasted. When the covers are removed
from the dish. one must eat the snails.
whether one likes them or nov, the flavor
is 80 enchanting. They can be eaten in
two ways: The meat can DC picked out
with "A fork. or The shell may be put to
the mouth and the snail sucked out
bodily Observation-Disclosures Interview.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-05-20
The Metal of the Futnre.

The coming metal is aluminium, the
most abundant metal in the earth's crust.
Leaving out of consideration the constitu-
ents of the earth's center, whether they
be molten OF gaseous, more OF less dense
as the case may be as we approach it, and
combining ourselves to the practical phase
of the subject, the crust, we find alumni
ium is beyond question the most abundant
and most useful of all metallic substances.
1t is the metallic base of mica, feldspar,
slate and clay. Professor Dana says:
Nearly all the rocks. except limestones
and many sandstones. are literally ore
beds of the metal aluminium" 1t appears
in the gem, assuming IA blue in the sap
phire, green in the emerald, yellow in the
topaz, red in the ruby, brown in the
emery, and so on to the white, gray. blue
and black of the states and clays. -Finan-
cial Record.